The Battle of Kursk was a series of operations leading to one of the largest tank battles recorded in history. Germany began a campaign called “Operation Citadel,” an attempt to cut off Soviet troops at the Kursk bulge. This strategic point was an ideal spot for German Tank strategies, leading to the first deployment of the Panthers. In anticipation of a decisive tank battle, the Germans sent the formidable Ferdinand, the Stug III Ausf. G, and other models.